Today's competitive job market demands specialization beyond a bachelor's degree. The Master of Science in Gastroenterology-Asia's first and only premier postgraduate programme in gastroenterology is designed to address those growing career demands. It will give you the knowledge, experience and opportunities that set you apart as a future leader in the ever expanding GI field.
Inclusivity of an Exclusive Degree
Digestive diseases are rapidly increasing by number and complexity. Cancers related to digestive disorder account for 38% of deaths in WHO Western Pacific region. In response to the soaring demand for all-round GI professionals, the number of registered gastroenterologists in Hong Kong rose from 61 in 2001 to 183 in 2015. A specialized degree in gastroenterology, therefore, will give you a competitive edge in a commencing and advancing your career in the ever expanding GI field.
You don’t have to be a gastroenterologist or an aspiring one to enroll in our programme. Our alumni come from diverse professional backgrounds.
Fresh degree graduates, doctors, nurses, researchers, dietitians, pharmacists, allied health practitioners, Chinese medicine practitioners, nutritionists, radiation therapists all find our programme beneficial in preparing them to tackle even the most difficult digestive diseases.
Programme Strengths
One of its kind, the Master of Science in Gastroenterology programme boosts features unmatched by any degree in Asia. Combining multidisciplinary approaches, leadership coaching, researching opportunities, invaluable network and critical thinking training, our programme offers an unsurpassed education in GI for people who are ready to become a leader in the field.
Course Offerings
Our courses are built around 5 strong themes: Principles in Gastroenterology, Statistics & Research Methodology, GI & Liver Diseases, Communication & Health Administration, Management of GI Diseases. Upon completion of our programme, students will develop strong skills in analytical thinking, proficiency in communications and confidence in tackling digestive diseases that come from thorough knowledge of gastroenterology.
Expected September 2022
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin,
Sha Tin, Hong Kong, New Territories
Applicants must satisfy one of the following:
To fulfill the University’s minimum English language requirements for admission to postgraduate programmes, applicants should have:
obtained a degree from a university in Hong Kong or taken a degree programme of which the medium of instruction was English; or
achieved scores in the following English Language tests2 as indicated:
obtained a pass grade in other English language requirements equivalent to HKDSE or
obtained a recognized professional qualification, provided that the examination was conducted in English.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
